Worryingly, experts said “typical lads” are at greater risk of mental health problems, but are less likely to seek help

Dr Wong said: “The masculine norms of playboy and power over women are the norms most closely associated with sexist attitudes.

“The robust association between conformity to these two norms and negative mental health-related outcomes underscores the idea that sexism is not merely a social injustice, but may also have a detrimental effect on the mental health of those who embrace such attitudes.”

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He said, what was even more concerning, was the fact men who strongly conform to a typically “masculine norm” are not only more likely to suffer mental health issues, they are also less likely to seek treatment for them.

Meanwhile, Dr Wong said one of the 11 traits was linked to both negative and positive mental health outcomes – risk-taking.

He said it suggests that taking risks in life can have both positive and negative psychological consequences.